Taylor Webb, University of British Columbia

Research

education policy artificial intelligence governance qualitative research science and technology studies

Latest funding

The education of and by machines: the impact of artificial intelligence on education policy
SSHRC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$129,686
Curriculum policy in an Afrocentric school: care of the self during globalization
SSHRC · 2010 · Principal investigator
$105,785
Knowledge creation practices of older professionals
SSHRC · 2009 · Co-investigator
$47,918

All 3 grants and awards

The education of and by machines: the impact of artificial intelligence on education policy

Principal investigatorSSHRC2018Insight Grants

Principal investigators: Webb, Taylor

Keywords: education policy; artificial intelligence; governance; qualitative research; science and technology studies

$129,686

Curriculum policy in an Afrocentric school: care of the self during globalization

Principal investigatorSSHRC2010Standard Research Grants program

Principal investigators: Webb, Taylor

Keywords: curriculum policy; identity; Afrocentric; globalization

$105,785

Knowledge creation practices of older professionals

Co-investigatorSSHRC2009Standard Research Grants

Principal investigators: Fenwick, Tara J.

Keywords: professionals learning; older professionals; expansive learning; cultural historical activity theory

$47,918

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: education policy Dear Professor Webb, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on education policy connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]